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The mission of the Department of Health Services Administration is to support the mission of the University and the College of Health Professions by preparing healthcare professional students to develop competencies to assume leadership roles in healthcare to improve the health of the nation.

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To graduate fully skilled and competent future leaders in healthcare by providing academic excellence, serving with integrity and respecting diversity.

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The goals of the Department of Health Services Administration are:

• To prepare graduates to assume leadership roles within and among interprofessional healthcare teams.

• To prepare graduates to improve the quality of care through patient-centered, interprofessional, and evidence-based healthcare teachings.

• To prepare graduates to critically assess current interprofessional research and scholarship to enhance health care for all.

• To provide an interprofessional environment for faculty, staff and students to excel in areas of leadership, teaching, scholarship, and service to all.

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HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (HA) PROGRAM-The Health Administration curriculum, which includes courses such as leadership, evidence-based management, finance, law, marketing, and information management, is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to integrate best business practices to meet the challenges of a complex healthcare delivery system.

Educational options are:

• THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (45 QH) is an online program

designed to augment students’ education and professionals’ experiences with business acumen to better plan for and respond to changes in the healthcare industry.

• THE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (12 – 15 QH) is geared toward those seeking to advance their knowledge of health administration in select areas that meet their professional career goals such as: public health; risk management and health insurance; business management; leadership; diversity; health literacy and global health. Students will work with a program advisor to develop an individualized plan of study which includes 4 courses from the Health Administration program curriculum.

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The purpose of the Health Administration Program is to prepare students to become future leaders in the healthcare industry. To achieve this goal, the students’ educational experience will:

• Enhance interprofessional administration skills.

• Assist students in developing a depth of knowledge, skill, and investigative attitude toward research, business, and leadership expertise.

• Enhance the ability to engage in self-directed, life-long learning. • Prepare the graduate for leadership roles in the clinical setting. Program Competencies

o Health Administration Knowledge

o Leadership and Communication in Health Administration o Critical Inquiry and Research in Health Administration o Business Knowledge in the Healthcare Environment o Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment

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The program offers students an individualized plan of studies that reflects their specific educational needs and culminates in a graduate degree or certificate.

• Graduate degree can be completed in two years at part-time enrollment, four quarters at full-time enrollment.

• Capstone: Final portfolio to synthesize and apply the educational experience.

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The Health Administration Program uses a “rolling admissions” process where applications are reviewed, decisions are made, and students are enrolled every quarter. For maximum consideration, applicants should submit all application materials prior to the deadline of the start of the quarter they wish to enter. To initiate the application process, you must submit all required application items through RFUCAS. Questions concerning the application should be directed to the Office of CHP Admissions.

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The following are required for admission into the Master of Science and Certificate in Health Administration:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in any discipline. • Cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

• Work experience in a related health or science field is recommended, but not required. • Students currently or recently enrolled in other programs at Rosalind Franklin University

of Medicine and Science and Alumni should contact the CHP admissions office for an alternative concurrent/short application form and requirements.

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A maximum of 9 quarter hours of graduate credit may be accepted from other accredited institutions into the Master of Science program. Students must have earned a B or better in any course considered for transfer. No transfer credit will be awarded for the certificate programs. Students requesting transfer credit must complete a transfer credit request form and submit this to the Program Director. No credit will be given for life experience or through proficiency examinations.

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• 36 quarter hours of core courses • 6 quarter hours of electives

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better

• Successful completion of all course requirements within 5 years from the date of enrollment

• Be in good standing with regard to financial commitment and professional integrity

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• Development of a four-course individualized plan of study in conjunction with the program advisor or a series of four defined courses.

• Successful completion of four courses.

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better.

• Successful completion of all certificate requirements within 2 years from the date of enrollment.

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION COURSES